Evening edition misreads press wire report
A garbled news note from the Associated Press era appears in a late edition. The fragmented text hints at a political or civic item but lacks clear names, dates, or places.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
2
A garbled news note from the Associated Press era appears in a late edition. The fragmented text hints at a political or civic item but lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Mayor Mitchel enters Republican primaries in New York City but faces a setback as State Senator W. A. Bennett edges ahead on safety concerns. The nonpartisan league backs Mitchel, who is praised for a strong record and regarded as a nearly representative American figure by The Standard.
Roosevelts tour stirs up Americans as he denounces La Follette as a threat to democracy. A large St Paul audience hears him condemn the Wisconsin senator as among the Hun within our gates. Public opinion may push government to act decisively.
Complainant alleges the Damberger Electric Railway failed to run a late train out of Ogden stirring citywide discontent. Details of the dispute and next steps remain unclear as officials review the timetable and service practices.
People living between Ogden and Salt Lake formerly visited the city for diversions but now go to Salt Lake because they cannot visit Ogden and return home the same evening. Evening performances in Ogden lack late trains, creating friction and prompting a shift to Salt Lake.
The Observer reports on possible German capture of strategic Baltic ports and the Gulf of Finland, noting Russian fleet strength including destroyers, submarines, torpedo boats, and capital ships. Analysts weigh whether four dreadnoughts and additional ships could tilt the balance, as chaotic conditions and limited Allied naval power complicate forecasts.
Readers are urged to boost city efficiency and curb political favoritism. The piece critiques partisan influence in Ogden reporting on public lighting surveys, revenue ideas, and ways to aid property owners facing development pressures. It calls for expert input from diverse walks of life to improve city operations and trust.
An analysis of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s reign predicting a firebrand Europe. It argues his actions underlay colonial meddling, pressure on allies, and military buildup that culminated in a global conflict.
A traveler from Idaho, dressed as a laborer, seeks a suit as merchants report higher sales this September. Observers link rising trade to reduced drinking, noting strained finances and travelers buying clothing rather than beverages while in Ogden.
A Standard representative addresses Ogden city government, urging efficient revenue tracing and economies. Proposals include reorganizing leadership by promoting from within, naming an acting chief of police or fire department, and using merit based advancement to improve city services.
Brigham City Sept 29 Funeral services were held in the Harper chapel for Joseph H Frodshams who died at his farm home after a long illness. He was born March 9, 1876 at Tierper and resided there most of his life. He was a successful farmer and stockman and is interred in the Briskan cemetery. Also reported is the death of Coleman Hutsaker in New York City from pneumonia while serving as a missionary. He was 35, son of Mr and Mrs Caoeh Hutsaker, who left for his mission in January 1916. The remains will leave New York Saturday with President W I Monson and three elders, arriving near Stoneyville Tuesday morning.
Advertisement proclaims a grand lineup at the Alhambra with Pauline Frederick in Double Crossed starting Sunday for three days followed by appearances of Julian Eltinge Patty Arbuckle Marguerite Clark Douglas Fairbanks and Bill Farrel in various scenes and comedies over the next three weeks.
A letter to draft boards requests numbers of blank forms needed to examine all men registered in the city and county. Officials deduce the provost marshal general may save the remnants by examining and filing data to disband current draftees. This does not guarantee another wartime quota.
The serial The Fighting Trail from Vitagraph debuts at Cory Theater Monday to Wednesday. Manager Steck touts its mountain and desert settings and realistic wilderness hazards, promising wide appeal to outdoors lovers. Directed by William Pincean with star Carol Vollaway.
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